S2E7: The First Global FoodTech-focused Accelerator In Thailand Nurtured Over 40 Global Startups

Today, technology is the most sought-after component of our diets, as seen by the global agrifood industry's increasing investment in innovative projects and businesses, such as those involved in food technology. The industry aims to adapt with the times and satisfy the needs of ever-demanding customers who have more sustainable and nutritious eating habits. SPACE-F is Thailand's first food tech incubator and accelerator. In an effort to position Thailand as a top location for FoodTech startups, Thai Union, ThaiBev, Lotte Fine Chemicals, Mahidol University, and The National Innovation Agency of Thailand partnered to form SPACE-F.

Chris Aurand, the Open Innovation Leader of Thai Union, is a pleasure to have on this episode. As part of the role he holds, Chris is responsible for executing the open innovation strategy, collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify their pain points and encourage external cooperation. He is also responsible for building the long-term strategy SPACE-F program. Chris will discuss how he works with innovative FoodTech startups via SPACE-F, advancing the networks of collaboration and prospects for innovation in the Thai Food Tech industry.

In this episode of Startup Island Taiwan Podcast, you will find out:
☛ The top in seafood globally is Thai Union; even if you're not familiar with the brand, you've undoubtedly used their goods
☛ Challenges with plant-based food include price, texture, and flavour
☛ The ideal place to showcase a plan-based product is at a restaurant
☛ The difficulty with the whole cut result is that it will be simple to compare it with the original
☛ There are some interesting elements in Taiwan's biotech field of nutrition and health

Host: Asianometry, deep tech channel with 592k followers, still growing
Guest: Chris Aurand, Open Innovation Leader of Thai Union Group

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